Pastor's Corner

18Oct

Mid-Week Challenge

This Friday, October 20, 2017 is Openly Secular Day. “What is that,” you ask? According to the group’s website (openlysecular.org) Friday is marked as a day to celebrate those who consider themselves to be atheist, agnostic, secular humanist, freethinkers, and secularists. Openly Secular Day serves as a call to action for those with a secular identity by encouraging openness and dialogue around one’s identity and beliefs. What exactly does that mean? The website has an area dedicated to ideas that one might venture into to “celebrate” the day. Glancing over the list of things like clean up a local park, volunteer at a homeless shelter, run a clothing drive or visit a nursing home are all great ideas and no one would oppose anyone taking part in these activities.

But then again, come to think about it, Openly Secular Day may not be a bad idea if it means they would give up their hate tactics for one day and join with those who have a true spiritual conviction and who are actually making a difference for others. Most of us would appreciate the help on Friday and really appreciate the break from all the noise!

You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. John 8:44